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Explained: Understanding Inflation in Economics

Inflation is one of the most important concepts in economics. It’s also one of the simplest. It’s just the average rate that prices are rising. A small amount of inflation is healthy for an economy - but how is it calculated and what happens when it gets out of control? Subscribe to The Guardian on YouTube ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► ... ( read more ) LEARN ABOUT: Investing During Inflation REVEALED: Best Investment During Inflation HOW TO INVEST IN GOLD: Gold IRA Investing HOW TO INVEST IN SILVER: Silver IRA Investing Inflation is a term commonly thrown around in conversations about the economy, but what exactly is it? In the simplest terms, inflation refers to the sustained increase in the overall price level of goods and services in an economy over time. This means that as time goes by, prices tend to rise, an